Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
Source: Spice it up! Summer 2015
Ingredients
Adjust Servings:
| 2 cups vermicelli noodles cooked and cut (1/6 of a 1 pound package of dry vermicelli) | |
| 2 tablespoons sesame oil | |
| 1 pound boneless centre cut pork chops thinly sliced | |
| 1 tablespoon ginger minced | |
| 1 teaspoon garlic minced | |
| 1 cup snap peas thinly sliced | |
| 1/2 cup green onions chopped | |
| 1 cup bean sprouts | |
| 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped | |
| 2 tablespoons basil chopped | |
| 1 tablespoon lime juice | |
| 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar | |
| 1/4 teaspoon dry chili flakes | |
| 1 cup red pepper thinly sliced | |
| 8 medium-size lettuce leaves (Boston, Bibb or Butterhead) |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
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PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Calories | 338Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
| Protein | 30g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Carbohydrates | 30g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fibre | 3g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Fat | 10g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cholesterol | 59mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sodium | 88mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Potassium | 636mg | ||||||||||||||||||
| Phosphorus | 301mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Enjoy this Asian inspired recipe with flavours of fresh lime and ginger! Leftover filling can be enjoyed on its own or on top of a salad!
Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps:
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Ingredients
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2 cups vermicelli noodles cooked and cut (1/6 of a 1 pound package of dry vermicelli)
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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1 pound boneless centre cut pork chops thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon ginger minced
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1 teaspoon garlic minced
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1 cup snap peas thinly sliced
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1/2 cup green onions chopped
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1 cup bean sprouts
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2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
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2 tablespoons basil chopped
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon dry chili flakes
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1 cup red pepper thinly sliced
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8 medium-size lettuce leaves (Boston, Bibb or Butterhead)
Preparation
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Cook vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions until softened. Using scissors, cut the noodles into shorter strands. |
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In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown it quickly. Add the ginger, garlic, peas, onions and sprouts and continue to sauté. |
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Add the cilantro, basil, lime juice, vinegar, chili flakes, red peppers and vermicelli to the skillet and toss to combine. The vegetables should still be slightly crispy. |
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Spoon the vermicelli stir fry into the lettuce leaves. Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and enjoy. |
